The Patten Free Library Book Group meets on the last Wednesday (unless noted) of each month at 3 pm in the Board Room. We match a pair of books, one a work of fiction, the other of nonfiction, on a topical and timely theme. New members are always welcome! Read the latest book group news here.
September 24: Fiction: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens; Paired Fiction: Fagin the Thief by Allison Epstein. A paired reading of alternative viewpoints on the same classic.
October 29: Fiction: O’Caledonia by Elspeth Barker and Paired Fiction: We Have Always Lived in a Castle by Shirley Jackson. Two delightfully creepy books for this haunted month.
November 26: Fiction: Twist by Colum McCann; Paired Fiction: Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad; or Nonfiction: Africa is Not a Country by Faloyin Depo. Theme: Cultural imperialism in Africa.
December 30 (note: Tuesday) Nonfiction: Was the Cat in the Hat Black? Fiction: A favorite Childhood Book. We explore race, racism and the culture of nostalgic childhood. Happy holidays!
Books on Tap
Books on Tap is back for a special spooky October event with a focus on horror! Bring some favorite spine chilling titles to discuss at Bath Brewing (141 Front Street) on Thursday, October 10 at 6pm.
Always wanted to join a bookclub, but don’t like anyone telling you what to read? This is the place for you! Bring a favorite title or two to your local brewery, and discuss books of all kinds while enjoying an adult beverage.
